In Ankara, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan one-on-one and in an extended format.

Today, there was a very important statement from Pope Leo XIV, expressing the Vatican’s willingness to play a mediatory role. The Vatican can help diplomacy. There is support for a direct meeting from Global South leaders – and that voice is being heard. We also know China’s position regarding a ceasefire and negotiations. The position of the United States and Europe is absolutely clear.

Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Ihor Brusylо held an online meeting with the diplomatic advisors to the leaders of Southeast European countries, focused on regional cooperation and coordination of efforts in the security sphere.

Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Ihor Zhovkva held a meeting with the Minister for the European Union of Poland, Adam Szłapka.

Olena Zelenska expressed her gratitude for Belize’s consistent support of Ukraine, Rossana Briceño’s participation in the Summits of First Ladies and Gentlemen, and the joint organization of the event “Securing the Future for Children: Addressing New Challenges for Soft Power,” held on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly.

In Kyiv, First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska met with Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and Head of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).

Russia talks a lot about direct negotiations, but when it comes down to it, they hide. Decisions must be made. And they must be made with the one who is truly in control of what happens next. Right now, our team is actively preparing for a visit to Türkiye.